UFO Newsclipping Service - 2003 02 - no 403

Magazine Overview

This issue of the UFO Newsclipping Service, dated February 2003, features a cover story on 'Noorvik sees strange lights' and includes articles on UFO sightings and paranormal activities across North America. The publication is edited and published by Lucius Farish and is based in Plumerville, Arkansas.

Noorvik Sees Strange Lights

The lead story details a series of sightings of unidentified lights in Noorvik, Alaska, beginning around December 23rd. Theresa Pungalik, a city bookkeeper and search and rescue coordinator, reported that 'everybody in town saw them' and that the lights varied each night. Descriptions included a 'tower, like a pole, with three lights on top of each other' and a 'strobing' light. Pungalik contacted the FAA, who had no information, but advised her to send out searchers. Trooper Leath in Kotzebue also received numerous calls. Searchers went to Sivu, about 20 miles from Noorvik, and reported seeing the lights down that way, but the lights moved on ahead of them. Pungalik noted that the lights were 'not staying in one spot.' The phenomenon was also observed by snow machiners traveling between Kotzebue and Noorvik, and from Noorvik to Selawik. Pungalik mentioned that someone reportedly had a video tape of the lights, and the local people were calling the phenomenon a UFO.

Elmer Armstrong of Kotzebue recalled a similar event two years prior involving a meteor that fell between Kotzebue and Noorvik, which exploded before hitting the ground due to cold temperatures.

Pungalik stated that people were getting 'used to it' and had not seen the lights for a couple of days prior to her statement on Sunday.

UFO Believers: The Truth Is Out There

This section, featuring articles from Wisconsin and Oregon, explores UFO sightings and the belief in extraterrestrial life.

Wood Co. Has Most Sightings in Wisconsin

By Amy E. Bowen of Gannett Wisconsin Newspapers, this article highlights that Wisconsin has the second-highest number of Unidentified Flying Object sightings in the U.S., second only to New Mexico. John Hoppe, a Sheboygan man and director of UFOWisconsin.com, shares his personal sighting of a light in Lake Michigan that moved in an unexplainable manner. Hoppe believes that if UFOs exist, then life outside Earth also exists. The article mentions that Wood and Dane counties lead Wisconsin in reported sightings. An anonymous report detailed numerous small lights in the sky between Marshfield and Pittsville on January 9th. Brian O. reported seeing a V-shaped, almost transparent craft over his Wisconsin Rapids home on May 3rd, noting it moved 'way too fast to be a flock of geese.' Brad reported a 20-foot diameter craft with gold flashing lights on July 4th that hovered before disappearing without flying away. Hoppe acknowledges that people with interesting stories are often hesitant to come forward due to fear of ridicule. He also mentions an individual claiming to be an alien hybrid.

Higher Logic Likely Behind Actions by Visiting Aliens

By Jim Deardorff of the Gazette-Times, Corvallis, OR, this letter addresses the point that genuine UFO observations show craft maneuvering in ways that defy current understanding of physics. Deardorff suggests that advanced civilizations might understand physics better than humans and may have a strategy of dealing with Earth delicately, possibly adhering to a 'Codex Galactica' or a 'Prime Directive.' This strategy might involve covert appearances, explaining why UFOs haven't hovered in one place for long in developed nations. Deardorff posits that aliens might present themselves to whomever they wish, whenever they wish, in a covert manner to avoid premature unraveling of a UFO cover-up.

Close Encounters

This section, primarily from the Mercury newspaper in Las Vegas, details investigations into anomalous phenomena on a ranch in northeastern Utah.

Las Vegas businessman sets up shop at Utah ranch to study paranormal activities

By George Knapp of the Mercury, this report is the second of two parts about persistent stories of anomalous phenomena in northeastern Utah, including UFOs, animal mutilations, poltergeist events, and other unexplained incidents concentrated on a 480-acre cattle ranch owned by the family of Tom Gorman. Las Vegas businessman Robert Bigelow purchased the ranch in 1996 and arranged for an ongoing scientific study. The article describes unusual occurrences such as supplies moving on their own, a ton of wood being moved 100 yards, and tools disappearing and reappearing. The Gorman family felt constantly watched.

Enter Robert Bigelow and NIDS

Robert Bigelow first heard about the Gorman ranch in 1996. He purchased the ranch and convinced Tom Gorman to stay as caretaker. Bigelow is the founder of NIDS (National Institute for Discovery Science), a research organization staffed by scientists, engineers, and former law enforcement personnel dedicated to studying unexplained phenomena. NIDS emphasizes adherence to the scientific method. The Gorman ranch presented a unique opportunity for study, with reports of UFOs, Sasquatch, balls of light, cattle mutilations, poltergeists, crop circles, and psychic manifestations.

A Pre-cognitive Intelligence

The article describes how phenomena at the ranch seemed to anticipate the scientists' moves. If cameras were placed in one area, activity would appear in another. A significant incident on July 19, 1998, involved sophisticated monitoring equipment on three telephone poles being disabled. Wires were ripped out, plastic brackets snapped, and a piece of TV cable was missing. Analysis showed the cable was slashed with a knife. When reviewing video from a second pole, nothing was visible near the vandalized equipment at the time of the incident. Col. John Alexander, a retired Army intelligence officer, termed this a 'pre-cognitive sentient intelligence.'

Ice and Dinosaurs

The phenomena at the ranch were described as constantly evolving. In February, a perfect circle was found carved into the thin ice of a watering hole, reminiscent of crop formations. The circle was under six feet in diameter, and the ice was only a quarter-inch thick. No footprints were found, only cattle tracks. The ice was too thin to support weight. NIDS staff collected ice shavings and took readings but found no natural explanation. The report also mentions seven distinct incidents involving magnetic abnormalities where compasses spun out of control or pointed down. There were also instances of an invisible force moving through the ranch and animals, causing displaced water in a canal and a foul odor. A neighboring rancher reported similar phenomena. The Gormans reported invisible forces splitting their cattle herd. A chilling incident on March 12, 1997, involved witnesses seeing large, yellowish reptilian eyes in a tree and a huge, hairy creature with a doglike head at the bottom. After being fired upon, the creature on the ground seemed to vanish, and the one in the tree fell. A professional tracker found nothing, but a footprint resembling that of a velociraptor was discovered.

More Cattle Deaths

Two days before the creature incident, a calf was found completely stripped of flesh, with its entrails placed on the ground. There was no blood. Pathologists concluded the calf was butchered by two distinct instruments. A second calf disappeared that same morning. In total, 12 cattle had met a similar end since NIDS began its study. A full report is available on the NIDS website.

So, What's Going On?

Capt. Keith Wolverton, a former investigator, noted similarities between the Utah ranch and experiences in Montana but found the concentration of activity at the Gorman ranch unparalleled. Microbiologist Colm Kelleher stated that despite extensive data, it's difficult to call it scientific evidence. Kelleher noted that the events are unreproducible and seem to be 'learning' or 'leading' them. Possible explanations considered include natural predators, rustlers, pranksters, Indian shamanism, black magic, extraterrestrials, or unknown military units. The possibility of alternate dimensions and wormholes, as theorized by quantum physicists, is also raised as a potential explanation for the phenomena.

Muons May Not Be Out There, But Something Unexplained Is

By Michael Horn, this article discusses the Eduard Albert Meier case. Horn believes in extraterrestrial life but doubts the 'Muons from Myton' are ready to land or even exist, citing a lack of evidence and the prevalence of fraud in the UFO field. He has researched the Meier case for over 23 years and finds it authentic based on 'abundant documented information' and 'irreproducible hard evidence.' Horn claims to have spoken to other witnesses and photographed ships. He challenged skeptics to duplicate Meier's photos and film segments, stating that after over a year and a half, they have been unable to do so. The article also mentions Kal K. Korff of San Jose, Calif., who president and CEO of Total Research, calls the Meier case an elaborate hoax, with Underground Video also claiming Meier is a fraud. Horn counters that Meier published information ahead of its time, such as Jupiter's rings and the World Trade Center attacks, and that investigative teams used models to try and debunk Meier's photos, but found the objects in Meier's photos were not models.

Mike Ash is quoted as criticizing the publication of UFO stories, stating that mankind hasn't evolved enough to get along with each other, let alone a truly intelligent race of beings capable of intergalactic travel.

UFO Flybys Created Big National Buzz

By Phil Stanford, this article from the Portland Tribune revisits the 1947 flying saucer sightings. It recounts Kenneth Arnold's sighting of nine shiny, boomerang-shaped objects near Mount Rainier on June 24, 1947, estimating their speed at 1,700 mph. The article then details the July 4, 1947, sightings over Portland, including police officers Walter Lissy and Robert Ellis seeing silvery discs. Other witnesses included Thomas Berry and M.A. Deaton. The sightings caused a national buzz, with reports from 23 states the next day. Dr. Frederick Courts suggested it could be 'semi-hysteria' due to public nervousness over atomic warfare. Rev. Jessie Falmer saw it as a portent of the end times. The article also mentions the May 11, 1950, sighting near McMinnville, where Paul Trent took two photographs of a disclike craft, which were later analyzed and found to be consistent with an extraordinary flying object.

Investigator Has Devoted Decades to UFO Research

By Margaret Moses of the Mirror, Altoona, PA, this article profiles Stan Gordon, a Westmoreland County UFO researcher who has spent 52 years studying UFO sightings in Pennsylvania. Gordon notes significant activity in the 1980s and '90s in the Blair and Cambria counties, citing a case along Route 220 in October 1983 where a craft lifted a car. He mentions sightings dating back to the 1800s, with a small percentage remaining unexplained. Gordon describes encounters with cigar-shaped, rectangular, and triangular crafts, often with multiple witnesses in daylight. He established a hot line in 1969 and receives about 200 emails daily. Gordon believes the government still investigates UFOs despite official denials, citing documents obtained from various agencies. He advises witnesses to try and get good pictures or video and not disturb any physical evidence, and to contact him. He has never seen a UFO himself but warns of potential physiological effects like headaches and temporary facial burns.

Much Unexplained About 'UFO'shkosh

By Alex Hummel of the Northwestern, this article discusses a conference in Neenah, Wisconsin, seeking answers to paranormal signs, including UFO phenomena, Bigfoot sightings, and evidence of past lives. Chad Lewis, a paranormal researcher and conference speaker, notes that these topics have become mainstream. Lewis's presentation covers investigations of ghosts, UFOs, alien abductions, crop circles, and haunted sites in Wisconsin. He mentions a 1903 mass sighting of a UFO in the Appleton area and other phenomena. Wisconsin is noted as having the second-highest rate of reported UFO sightings after New Mexico. Judy Meinen, a healing touch practitioner, and Bob Salt, a past life therapist, are also featured speakers. Lewis believes conferences appeal to fundamental human questions about existence and the afterlife.

Mysterious Crop Circles

This brief mention notes that mysterious crop circles appeared on a farm in Wausau in 1997, with a similar event occurring in Port Washington in 1998.

Letter Perpetuates Common Misconceptions About UFOs

By Ed Case of Gazette-Times, Corvallis, OR, this letter refutes misconceptions about UFOs. It argues that many sightings involve multiple credible witnesses, including pilots and policemen. It also states that astronomers are interested in UFOs, citing astrophysicists Bernard Haisch and Jacque Vallee, and Stanford physicist Peter Sturrock. The letter challenges the assumption that UFOs must adhere to our current understanding of physics, suggesting that advanced civilizations might possess a superior understanding.

Decades-Old Claims of Alien Sightings Persist

By Michelle Carlton of the Kentucky New Era, this article revisits the Kelly green men incident of August 21, 1955. Geraldine Hawkins, whose father Elmer 'Lucky' Sutton was a witness, recounts the story of an alien invasion near the Sutton house. According to the family, a spaceship landed, carrying about a dozen little space creatures. A gunbattle reportedly ensued, lasting for hours. Hawkins and her brother Elmer Sutton Jr. state their father shared the experience with them. The legend has attracted the attention of an independent production company for a film titled 'Monsters of the UFO.' The article describes the creatures as having a human shape with modifications, silver with a greenish glow, about 3-foot tall, with long arms, pointed ears, and almond-shaped eyes. They allegedly skimmed on top of the ground. Police and military personnel investigated the site but found nothing. Hawkins insists her father and other witnesses were not drinking and did not fabricate the story.

Unusual Objects Sighted in Houston - Smithers Area

Contributed to the Interior News, Smithers, B.C., Canada, this article details a sighting by three women driving down Highway 16 near Houston. They observed a bright, shining object that moved strangely, appearing as a boomerang-shaped craft with seven bright white lights and two orange lights. This incident was part of an active month for UFO sightings in the Bulkley Valley, with 11 reported sightings from 19 witnesses, drawing national attention. Brian Vike, a ufologist and UFO field investigator, is quoted stating that the witnesses are credible. Vike has investigated numerous cases and ruled out explanations like airport lights, helicopters, and planes. He admits he cannot explain some sightings and has spoken to others across Canada who also cannot explain them. The article notes that federal government and military websites have accessed Vike's site, raising questions about their interest. Recent sightings mentioned include an object emitting sparks over a transmitting tower in Houston, and a large white light disappearing rapidly north of Telkwa.

Are We Being Watched?

This article from the Herald Express reports on increased UFO sightings in Hemel Hempstead, England. Residents reported lights hovering over playing fields and the Ashridge area. A Northchurch woman saw a strange light twice, describing it as pulsating and stationary. Adrian Childs and his son Kevin reported a large triangular-shaped light suspended for nearly an hour. A resident of Westwick Row saw flashing red lights for 45 minutes. Richard Brook, a former aviation engineer, spotted a UFO near Chipperfield that he is certain was not an aeroplane. The article asks readers to call if they have seen the light.

Aliens on the Space Highway

By Tony Leonard of the Daily Star, London, England, this article presents images taken by a satellite trained on the sun, which appear to show UFOs traveling along a 'space highway.' The objects vary in shape and size, with one resembling the USS Enterprise from Star Trek. Graham Birdsall, editor of UFO magazine, calls the images 'irrefutable proof' of alien life-forms with 'intelligently controlled movements.' NASA has refused to comment officially, but UFO investigators note that NASA expert Jill Tarter has stated her belief in intelligent life in space. The images are to be displayed at Leicester's Space Centre.

County Pulls in the Aliens!

By How Michael, this article from the West Cumberland Times discusses UFO sightings in the Solway coast area and other parts of Cumbria, England. The author recounts his own UFO sighting in the early 1960s and mentions other reported sightings in Coniston, Carlisle, and Whitehaven. Descriptions of craft include bell-shaped, golden, disc-shaped, silver-colored, and tumbler-shaped. The article suggests that many sightings go unreported. It questions the interest of aliens in Earth and speculates that the craft might be man-made prototypes being tested in remote areas. The article also touches on the theory that aliens might be 'mopping up radioactive dust' from Windscale and Calder Hall.

Mystery in the Sky Above Loch Ness

This article from the Courier, Inverness, Scotland, reports on mystery lights seen above Loch Ness. Liz Gresham and her husband Ian, along with other villagers, have been observing the lights. Ian Gresham has filmed the lights, describing them as spinning, rotating into shapes, and appearing bright blue on video but green when viewed directly. He notes they are oblong rather than round. RAF Lossiemouth radar operators reported no record of the object. The article mentions that the phenomenon is causing worry in the village, with some considering an extraterrestrial origin. Maarten de Vries of Highlands Astronomical Society believes the object is likely man-made, too low to be celestial, and possibly a blurred light source due to atmospheric conditions.

After 50 Years of Ridicule, Denial and Cover-Up, Is the REAL Truth About Alien Abductions About to Be Revealed?

By Geoffrey Wansell of the Daily Mail, London, England, this article reviews the mounting evidence for alien abductions, coinciding with Steven Spielberg's TV series 'Taken.' The article details the case of Jason Andrews, who as a child reportedly exhibited extraordinary mathematical abilities and claimed to be abducted by aliens. His mother, Ann, wrote a book titled 'Abducted.' The article notes that governments have begun releasing previously secret documents related to UFOs and extraterrestrial phenomena. Former White House Chief of Staff John Podesta called for de-classification of records. Former Prime Minister Baroness Thatcher hinted at secret information. Michael Portillo also made a cryptic remark. The Government released secret files on UFO sightings in the UK. Graham Birdsall, editor of UFO magazine, states that public belief in UFOs has increased significantly. The article highlights the Spielberg series 'Taken,' which depicts aliens as subverting and controlling the human race, and also addresses 'alien abductions.'

The Telling Fact is That There Are Features Common to All the People's Stories

British UFO expert Mike Soper is quoted stating that common features in abduction stories include being taken to a craft, being 'examined,' and often having 'implants' and triangular marks upon return. Ministry of Defence civil servant Nick Pope agrees that abductions 'most definitely do occur' and that genuine, ordinary people believe they have been in extraordinary situations. Pope investigated UFO reports for the MoD and concluded that some abductees were telling the truth, with profound implications for the human race. Bridget Grant, a make-up artist, shared her abduction experience, which involved seeing a transparent being carrying a baby. The article notes the stereotype of aliens with dome heads and large oval eyes, but points out that Spielberg consulted Dr. J Allen Hynek, who advised on alien appearances for 'Close Encounters.' The article concludes by suggesting that politicians are beginning to accept the possibility of not being alone.

We're UFO Central

By Jennifer Lang of the Standard, Terrace, B.C., Canada, this article features researcher Brian Vike, who investigates unusual sightings in northern British Columbia. Vike interviewed three women who witnessed a boomerang-shaped object with seven rectangular lights. He notes that Terrace is a 'hot spot' for sightings, with 17 reported cases. Vike has received 66 unexplained sightings from communities along Highway 16. He has ruled out many conventional explanations and is investigating further with observatories and aviation agencies. The article mentions that Vike's work will be featured on a Discovery Channel show. The sightings are described as varied, including objects resembling meteors or stars that change direction, and a cube-shaped cloud.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue consistently highlights the persistence of UFO sightings and paranormal phenomena across various regions, from Alaska to the UK. There's a recurring theme of credible witnesses coming forward, often with descriptions of unusual aerial objects and unexplained events. The articles emphasize the ongoing efforts of researchers and organizations like NIDS to investigate these phenomena using scientific methods, while acknowledging the challenges posed by the elusive nature of the subjects and the skepticism they often face. The potential for government cover-ups and the growing public acceptance of the possibility of extraterrestrial life are also recurring points. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded inquiry, presenting evidence and witness accounts while leaving room for interpretation and further investigation.

This issue of the magazine, dated December 19, 2002, with the cover headline "Grampians 'hot spot' for UFOs," delves into various unexplained phenomena, including UFO sightings, mysterious animal mutilations, Bigfoot, and ghost hunting.

UFO Sightings

Grampians, Australia

The lead article by Nathan Anderson reports that the Grampians region in Australia has been identified as a UFO hotspot. Paul Norman, investigations officer for The Australian UFO Bulletin, has observed multiple sightings of a large white glow, sometimes with smaller yellow lights, and up to 20 objects at once. He describes one sighting lasting five seconds, involving a large white glow that split into smaller lights, vibrating horizontally, suggesting intelligence behind the phenomenon. Steve Swanwick, a UFO watcher from Stawell, has visited the park nightly and claims the objects communicate, responding to torch signals. He also noted that larger craft seemed to respond to smaller ones, and that they could hover for hours or take off rapidly. Footage taken in 1997 was analyzed and confirmed as a UFO.

Canada

An article by Nicole Fitzgerald from The Interior News reports on a surge of UFO sightings in northern British Columbia, Canada. UFO researcher Brian Vike in Houston is overwhelmed by the number of reports. Over 70 sightings have been reported this year. Dina Hanson and her son Ryan Hanson reported seeing a bright light traveling at high speed, similar to a sighting by Telkwa resident Gordon Stewart. The light was awe-striking and silent. Smithers resident Dan Derbyshire also reported a sighting, which was later attributed to a military reconnaissance drone.

United Kingdom

Peter Goodspeed's article, "'GLOWING OBJECT' LIT UP ENTIRE FOREST," details the release of the UK Ministry of Defence's "Rendlesham File" concerning a 1980 sighting near RAF Woodbridge. The file describes two nights of encounters by U.S. servicemen with a glowing, triangular object, approximately two to three meters across and two meters high, which illuminated the forest and had pulsing red and blue lights. The object maneuvered through trees and disappeared. The next day, three depressions were found in the ground. During a subsequent investigation on December 29, Lt. Col. Charles Halt and his team recorded significantly higher radiation readings in the depressions and near the alleged landing site. They also witnessed a sudden bright red light among the trees that broke into five separate white objects and then disappeared. Three star-like objects were then seen in the sky, displaying red, green, and blue lights, moving rapidly and disappearing after an hour. One object remained visible for up to three hours over RAF Woodbridge. While the Ministry of Defence file contained no direct contact with aliens, it acknowledged the unexplained nature of the sightings, though it theorized the Orford Ness lighthouse beam, distorted by trees, might explain some of the lights.

Another UK article by Linda Piper reports on an author appealing for information from children who may have witnessed a "flying saucer" in Bexleyheath in 1955. Margaret Fry and Dr. Thukarta saw a large, saucer-shaped craft with three inset spheres, one of which landed briefly. A group of twelve children also witnessed the event.

An article by Charlotte Gill from the Daily Mail reports on a recent photograph of a "slimmed-down version" of the Loch Ness Monster, taken by Roy Johnston. The image shows a long, neck-like shape emerging from the water. The article notes similarities to a 2001 photograph by James Gray and revisits the 1934 photo, which was later revealed as a fake.

South America

Several articles detail UFO and related phenomena in South America.

• Chile: An EFE News Agency report from May 17, 2002, describes electrician Gabriel Encina's alleged abduction by a UFO six years prior. He reported a very bright light landing on his car, causing him to pass out and wake up 12 km away. He experienced lingering physical effects and fear. Chile is noted as having a high number of UFO sightings.
• Argentina: Multiple reports detail mysterious animal mutilations.
• On May 23, 2002, a cow was found dead in General Acha, missing organs and bloodless, with no traces of perpetrators. This was the third such case.
• On August 2, 2002, another mutilated bovine was found in La Tigra, missing eyes, tongue, and flesh, with no odor and no signs of struggle. The animal had died in a specific direction, and crows avoided the carcass.
• On August 4, 2002, a resident of Jacinto Arauz claimed to have seen a UFO that snatched his cellphone.
• On August 4, 2002, a geologist from Salta, Carlos Taballione, recounted witnessing six cows missing eyes, tongues, and flesh in 2000, at an altitude of 4,000 meters. He dismissed explanations like rodents or bats and called for a thorough investigation.
• On August 7, 2002, it was reported that local police were still accepting reports of cattle mutilations, despite claims otherwise.
• On August 9, 2002, three burros were found mutilated in Jujuy, with missing eyes, tails, and parts of their anuses, and one pregnant female had a circular wound and was missing its fetus.
• On August 9, 2002, rancher Hugo Valdez reported a mutilated cow on his property in Patagones, missing its udder, anus, digestive and reproductive tracts, and bladder. The bone in the lower jaw was dessicated, but the flesh appeared fresh.
• On August 22, 2002, it was reported that a policeman and a fireman were "besieged by a luminous, unidentified flying object with a powerful violet beam" near Chajan, Argentina.

Bigfoot

An article from The Mustang News (OK) dated December 12, 2002, by Bobby Kessler, claims Bigfoot is a hoax. Ray L. Wallace, who died at age 84, is identified as the source of the hoax, with his son explaining that footprints were wood carvings, films were faked, and his mother wore a bear suit. The article mentions that Wallace's co-worker admitted the footprints were used as a security system against thieves. The article also notes that sightings have been reported in Oklahoma, particularly in the Ouachita National Forest.

Another article from the Kennebec Journal (ME) dated October 19, 2002, discusses the media's portrayal of Bigfoot after Ray Wallace's death, with headlines declaring "Bigfoot is dead." The article argues that Wallace's hoax does not negate the thousands of other footprint casts and sightings reported by Bigfoot researchers like John Green and cryptozoologist Loren Coleman. It suggests that the legend of Bigfoot predates Wallace's claims.

A Canadian Press article from November 13, 2002, reports multiple sightings of Sasquatch-like creatures on Vancouver Island, contradicting the idea that Bigfoot is solely a hoax.

An Idaho Falls Post Register article from December 13, 2002, features ISU professor Jeff Meldrum, who believes Bigfoot is real despite the Wallace hoax. Meldrum has studied footprints and believes there is unexplained evidence supporting Bigfoot's existence.

Ghost Hunting

An article from The Columbian (WA) dated December 27, 2002, describes the activities of the Ghost Hunters Alliance of Vancouver. The group explores local landmarks, using Ouija boards and cameras to gather evidence of the afterlife. They report experiences such as contacting spirits, feeling touched by unseen forces, and capturing images of orbs. The group aims to find tangible proof of existence beyond death and has a website where they share their findings.

Other Phenomena

An article from The New Mexican (NM) dated February 1, 2003, inquires about a constant humming noise heard in and around Santa Fe, with no definitive explanation provided.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores unexplained phenomena, presenting a mix of eyewitness accounts, investigative reports, and skeptical analyses. While some articles debunk phenomena like Bigfoot as hoaxes, others present detailed accounts of UFO sightings, animal mutilations, and paranormal investigations, often leaving the reader to draw their own conclusions. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-mindedness towards unexplained events, encouraging investigation and the sharing of information, while also acknowledging the possibility of hoaxes and the need for critical evaluation of evidence.